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In preparation for a permanent human colony on the Moon, DARPA has awarded a contract to Northrop Grumman to develop a lunar railway concept, as part of the 10-year Lunar Architecture (LunA-10) Capability Study.Running a train on the Moon may seem profoundly silly, but there is some very firm logic behind it. Even as the first astronauts were landing on the Sea of Tranquility in 1969, it was realized that a permanent human presence on Mars would require an infrastructure to maintain it. That includes mines for water ice,…

Last Updated: March 12, 2024, 10:12 ISTMumbai: Central & Western Railway To Operate 112 Holi Special Trains, Check Routes.(Representational Image)Central Railway gears up with 112 Holi special trains to ease festival travel, while Western Railway offers special fares on key routes.To accommodate the surge of passengers during the festive season this month, Central Railway has announced the operation of 112 special train services for Holi.These special trains will serve various routes, ensuring smoother travel for…

Representational image. (File photo)According to a press statement from BEML, these sleeper trains set a new benchmark in passenger comfort and convenience, offering world-class facilities to passengers.Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Saturday unveiled the body structure of Vande Bharat’s sleeper coaches at a Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) facility here. BEML comes under the Ministry of Defence and manufactures products for various sectors such as defence, aerospace, mining, construction, rail and metro among…

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a collaboration with online food delivery platform Swiggy to supply and deliver pre-ordered meals to passengers. The delivery of the pre-ordered meals will be done through IRCTC’s e-catering portal. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteMITMIT Technology Leadership and InnovationVisitIndian School of BusinessISB Professional Certificate in Product ManagementVisitIIM LucknowIIML Executive Programme in…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image In today's world, having internet access, even while travelling, is crucial for many tasks. Luckily, several major Indian railway stations provide free Wi-Fi services to passengers waiting for their trains. Here's a simple guide on how to use this convenient facility: Free Wi-Fi at railway stations While not…

In today's digital age, access to the internet has become essential for various tasks, even while travelling. Fortunately, many major Indian railway stations offer free Wi-Fi services, allowing passengers to stay connected while waiting for their trains. Here's a detailed guide on how to avail of this convenient facility:Understanding Railway Station Free Wi-FiWhile not available at every railway station, free Wi-Fi is offered at major stations, enhancing the travel experience for passengers. This service, provided in…

Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 17, 2024, 10:37 ISTRepresentational image. (Photo: Shutterstock)According to sources in the railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the section by virtually flagging off a train from Sangaldan.The Indian Railways will start train services on the Banihal-Khari-Sumber-Sangaldan section, a 48.1-kilometre-long significant segment of the country’s most ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project, on February 20.“We will get a step closure to…

Formation of the leaf layer at Quinton Rail Technology Center, Stratford-upon-Avon, U.K. Credit: Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences (2024). DOI: 10.1098/rspa.2023.0450 A new insight into how leaves transform into slippery layers on railway lines, causing delays for passengers and costing the rail industry millions of pounds every year, has been revealed by engineers at the…

Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 12, 2024, 08:33 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)The GM said a total 16 coaches are expected to be ready by the later part of 2024-25 financial year.The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala in Punjab is aiming to roll out the first prototype of Vande Metro coach for intercity travel ”by April this year, its general manager S Srinivas has said.A total of 16 such coaches are expected to be ready by the later part of 2024-25 financial year, he said.Vande Metro, which…

Published By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: February 11, 2024, 09:56 ISTRepresentational image. (File photo)The minister informed the Upper House that Kavach tenders have been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors, approximately 3,000 route km.More than Rs 557 crore has been allocated in the interim Budget 2024-25 for the installation of the railways’ anti-collision device ‘Kavach’, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday.In a written response to questions posed by Samajwadi Party…